Lancaster Attractions
Lancaster is home to several historical buildings of interest, these include the Lancaster County Courthouse (built 1860); the Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library; Lancaster House, built 1798, that houses Washington family memorabilia and the 1819 Old Jail house.
The Mary Ball Washington Museum and Library is the place to go to learn about the history of Lancaster and the surrounding areas. The museum contains a large collection of artifacts as well as number of historic buildings and the Library is open to the public for an additional fee. The complex is named Mary Ball Washington, after George Washington's mother who was born in Lancaster.
Address:
Mary Ball Washington Museum, Box 97, Lancaster, VA 22503-9803, United States
Phone: 1 (804) 462-7280, Fax: 1 (804) 462-6107
Hours:
March 1 to December 31: 10am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Sat
Facilities: Gift shop
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